The Chiba Jets Funabashi, in partnership with Satellite Office Co., Ltd., have donated basketballs and practice jerseys to 67 youth teams in the city, the team reported.
The initiative, which has been implemented for the past four seasons, is designed to support local children’s basketball activities. Each of the 67 teams will receive 10 basketballs and 20 jerseys, with deliveries scheduled between October 2026 and March 2027. The donation items include 10 red and 10 white jerseys per team.
Team representatives, including the mascot “Mask do Otchie” and academy coaches, are personally visiting the youth teams to deliver the equipment and offer encouragement to the young athletes. These visits are being documented and will be shared via news updates and social media channels.
For some teams, the donation will be made via delivery rather than a visit, the team said. Satellite Office Co., Ltd., a DX partner specializing in cloud and AI solutions for businesses, has continued its support for this program, reflecting its commitment to the local community.
This donation drive marks the continuation of a partnership. The Chiba Jets Funabashi confirmed that the program, which has been implemented for the past four seasons, has consistently aimed to provide necessary resources for the daily practice of the city’s mini-basketball teams.
“The program was realized from the desire of Satellite Office Co., Ltd. to send cheers to the teams that practice hard every day in Funabashi City,” the team explained.
The scale of the donation—covering 67 teams in Funabashi—demonstrates a comprehensive approach to community engagement.
The delivery of basketballs and jerseys is set to continue throughout the season from October 2026 to March 2027. Fans and community members can expect to see photos and videos of the delivery visits on the Chiba Jets Funabashi official website and social media platforms as the team shares the moments of encouragement and support.
Further updates on the impact of the donations and future community initiatives will be released by the team. The Chiba Jets Funabashi have not announced any changes to the scope of the program for future seasons, indicating a likelihood of its continuation as a flagship community project.
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